The ULTIMATE Ciabatta Garlic Bread Recipe
This Ultimate Ciabatta Garlic Bread recipe delivers a perfect blend of crunchy, golden ciabatta topped with a rich, garlicky butter infused with fresh parsley and parmesan. Ideal as a side or snack, this garlic bread is easy to prepare and bake to crispy, flavorful perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 200 g ciabatta (2 rolls or 1 loaf)
- 100 g salted butter (room temperature)
- 5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 25 g parmesan (grated)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 190°C fan (410°F) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the bread to a golden crisp.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: Finely mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the fresh parsley. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the room temperature salted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and grated parmesan cheese thoroughly to create a flavorful garlic butter spread.
- Slice the Ciabatta: Slice the ciabatta bread in half lengthwise to create two large flat surfaces for spreading the garlic butter.
- Spread the Garlic Butter: Generously spread the prepared garlic butter evenly across the cut sides of the ciabatta, covering all corners to ensure every bite bursts with flavor.
- Bake the Bread: Place the garlic buttered ciabatta halves on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 8-11 minutes, or until the bread’s surface is golden and the butter mixture is melted and bubbling.
- Serve: Once golden and hot, remove the ciabatta garlic bread from the oven and serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can toast the bread for a couple of minutes before spreading the garlic butter.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to suit your personal taste preferences.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor and melting quality.
- Serve warm as a side to pasta dishes, soups, or salads.
- Store any leftovers wrapped in foil and reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
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